Certificate in Information Systems
As information technologies evolve, continuing education is essential for current and new IT professionals to enhance their skills in programming, database technology and administration, web development and networking.
Our Certificate in Applied Studies (CAS) in Information Systems prepares IT professionals for these challenges. The certificate provides a credential for students changing careers, professional development for seasoned IT professionals or the prerequisites for graduate study in information technology or management.
The CAS in Information Systems requires at least 21 semester hours, generally taken in six or seven classes. Those seeking to address prerequisites for graduate programs in IT or business can take classes in telecommunications or LAN, systems analysis and database design in order to address those requirements. The certificate is offered online with select courses available on campus.
The CAS is a valued credential to employers seeking professionals who maintain their skills through on-going learning and professional development. The CAS also demonstrates to graduate school admissions personnel a commitment to remaining abreast of the latest theory and practice in information systems.
Our small class sizes (the average is 12-15) combined with our adjunct professors who are themselves professionals working in information systems fields provide opportunities for personalized attention, mentoring and networking with peers and professors.
Check out the careers available to those who earn credentials in information systems.
Certificate Requirements
Certificate in Information Systems
An earned bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this certificate program. This certificate is offered online with options to complete select courses on campus.
21 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.
Certificate
21 semester hours from the courses listed. Students considering future graduate study should check entrance requirements for several programs before making selections. Graduate programs generally require ISYS302U, ISYS306U, ISYS311U, and/or ISYS355U as undergraduate prerequisites.
ISYS302U Local Area Networks, 4
ISYS303U IT Security, 3
ISYS306U Systems Analysis and Design, 3
ISYS308U Digital Forensics, 3
ISYS311U Database Design/Business Intelligence, 4
ISYS312U Predictive Analytics, 3
ISYS315U Big Data Analytics, 3
ISYS316U Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
ISYS317U Social Engineering, 3
ISYS355U Computer Programming in Java, 4
ISYS356U Computer Programming in Python, 4
ISYS358U Computer Programming in R, 4
ISYS360U Electronic Commerce, 3
ISYS362U OSINT (Open Source Intelligence): Hunting for Cyber Criminals, 3
ISYS365U Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Services, 3
ISYS370U Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing, 3
ISYS375U IT Control and Audit, 3
ISYS398U Selected Topics, 1-6
ISYS399U Independent Study, 1-6
ISYS450U Project Management, 3
ISYS490U Managing IT, 3
ISYS491U IT Security Planning/Risk Management, 3
ISYS492U Consulting and Design of Online Systems, 4
LAW325U CyberLaw, 3
MGMT342U Managing Business Processes, 3